Donor Pulse Report: Ireland 2026

Discover how fundraisers and supporters are reacting to major issues affecting Ireland this year – from geopolitics to giving trends – and learn what this means for your charity.

What you’ll find in this report:

• Giving is healthy: About three quarters (74%) of the public gave to charity in the last three months, and four in five (79%) are likely to do so again in the next quarter. Learn more about why the outlook is encouraging and the factors influencing supporter attitudes
• Let’s get digital: Donors prefer to give online – and this trend will only grow over time, with half of under 44s preferring to give this way. Discover how your charity can get ahead of the curve, and what resonates best with different demographics.
• Charities are crucial: Good causes are seen as essential or very important by 84% of people – a significant endorsement for the sector and its life-changing services. Find out the factors that play a role in public perception.

Donor Pulse is a report from Enthuse – the fundraising, donations, and events registration platform – looking at the public’s changing attitudes to charities and giving.

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